Spinning Quadrant
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| heart rate |
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| unbalanced | balanced |
| Spinner's heart rate rises with low resistance. Conditioning is required to strengthen the heart. Conditioned Spinner might be dehydrated or stressed. | Spinner's heart rate matches effort and rises with increased resistance. Spinner has sufficient energy and is able to perform at a higher level. |
| recreational | fatigued |
| Spinner's heart rate matches effort. Spinner is doing a recovery ride or not working hard enough. | Spinner's perceived effort does not match heart rate. Conditioned Spinner needs adequate recovery. |
 perceived effort |